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J97 LFV

1992 Lada Riva

Red Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,321 mi
Last recorded66,321 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1992 Lada Riva39,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ97 LFV
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 66,321 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 65,602 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 64,576 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 64,576 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside and nearside front jacking points showing corrosion signs not within prescribed area

Rear brake pipes cleaning and greasing

Slight corrosion to offside outer sill, not within prescribed area

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 64,126 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 64,079 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2007 62,122 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 62,122 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 60,052 miles

Slight corrosion at N/S/F outrigger not within prescribed area

Slight corrosion to O/S and N/S inner sill area

How Reliable is the Lada Riva?

Based on 3,646 MOT tests across 767 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
892
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 179
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 162
Brake pipe excessively corroded 138
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 138
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J97 LFV is a 1992 Lada Riva in Red with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Lada Riva models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 39,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lada Riva fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J97 LFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lada Riva typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 34 years old, this Lada Riva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J97 LFV registered?

J97 LFV is a 1992 Lada Riva, first registered on 20 January 1992.

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